A Special Message from
Starrag USA Inc.

Anything is possible with StarragHeckert

StarragHeckert is a pioneer in 4 and 5 axis milling technology for the manufacture of complex components such as cylinder crank housing, gearbox housings, cylinder heads, impellers, blisks, aircraft structures and blades. Through our own research and development efforts we have acquired vast experience in the machining of exotic, i.e. difficult-to-cut materials such as titanium, Inconel, Nimonic, high alloy steels and aluminum, whilst reducing cycle times by applying the latest high speed milling techniques. Our sophisticated machining centers are installed as stand-alone units or can be integrated in Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS).
StarragHeckert has become a leading supplier of manufacturing systems to the Automotive, Aerospace and Power generation industries.

Transfer Machining Center Produces Small Precision Parts
The s100multi transfer machining center from Bumotec, part of the Starrag Group, is said to deliver high-speed acceleration of 3 g (27.24 m/sec.²) with minimum chip-to-chip times of 0.5 sec., thanks to linear motors in all axes.

Cryogenic Tool Cooling Improves Hard Metal Milling
Developed in conjunction with tools from Walter AG, Starrag now offers a cryogenic CO2 cooling system for its machine tools, capable of increasing productivity with high-strength materials such as high-alloy steels by as much as 70 percent, according to the company.

Road Report: Wish You Were Here
Our editors travel the world searching out the latest manufacturing technology. Read what Chris Koepfer, editor-in-chief of Production Machining, is learning about in Switzerland.

StarragHeckert Acquires Dörries Scharmann
StarragHeckert Holding AG has finalized its acquisition of the Dörries Scharmann Group, thereby strengthening its position in the aerospace, energy, transportation and engineering markets by practically doubling its business volume.

One Way to Machine Long Titanium Parts
This horizontal machining center design not only addresses the need for larger machining capacity for long aerospace components, but it also offers impressive material removal rates for tough titanium alloys.

Last Glance at IMTS 2010
It would be impossible to cover all of the key exhibitors at IMTS 2010—even if every booth got merely a quick glance. However, the editors of MMS did get glimpses of some interesting technologies exhibited at the show...

Reducing Production Costs Keeps Processes In-House
When the Fendt Component production department identified the need to reduce the production costs associated with the development of transmission housings by 50 percent, it realized that failure to meet this target would require outsourcing, resulting in the loss of a considerable number of jobs. A team consisting of a tool manufacturer, a machine supplier and component production specialists met this challenge, with tooling playing an instrumental role.

On The Cusp--Faster Machining Or Finer Surfaces?
According to developers, the main feature of this new milling method is the ability to calculate a cutter location that optimizes the orientation of a milling cutter on the surface to be machined.